Best Beef And Barley Skillet Dinner Recipes

BEEF AND BARLEY

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I'm not sure where the recipe originated for this country-style dish, but I have had it for years and rely on it when I'm hosting a meal for several people. -Linda Ronk, Melbourne, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup quick-cooking barley
1 can (15 ounces) diced carrots, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1/2 cup water
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 10-12 minutes, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Add to a 3-qt. slow cooker. In same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add barley; cook and stir until lightly browned, 3-5 minutes. Add to slow cooker. Stir in the next 10 ingredients. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and cheese. , Cover and cook on high until heated through and barley is tender, 4 hours. Discard bay leaf before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 990mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

BEEF BARLEY SKILLET

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This versatile dish goes together fast since it's made with quick-cooking barley. You can make it with ground turkey or chicken, and any color bell pepper that you have on hand. -Irene Tetreault, South Hadley, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups water
3/4 cup quick-cooking barley
1/2 cup chili sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Chopped parsley, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, celery and green pepper over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles, 5-7 minutes; drain. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until barley is tender, 5-10 minutes. If desired, top with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 707mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CUBED BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP

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Here's a stick to your ribs type of soup. I've also used a chuck roast, rump roast and London broil that's been cut into bite-size pieces with tremendous sucess.-Jane McMillan, Dania Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 8h50m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth
1 bottle (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed

Steps:

In a large skillet, brown beef in oil; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. , Add the broth, beer, onion, barley, garlic, oregano, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, pepper flakes, pepper, salt and bay leaf. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours. , Stir in vegetables; cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until meat is tender and vegetables are heated through. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 644mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEEF BARLEY SKILLET

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Make and share this Beef Barley Skillet recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3/4 lb ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup chili sauce
2 cups canned tomatoes, broken up
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup quick-cooking barley

Steps:

Saute in skillet first four ingredients.
Drain off excess fat and stir in remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook about 35 minutes for quick cooking barley or 1 hour for pearl barley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.5, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 958.6, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 6.1, Protein 14.8

BEEF AND BARLEY SKILLET DINNER

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I have been making this for so long I can't remember how many years! My father-in-law loved when I would make this before he passed. It is quick, fairly cheep, and hearty delicious-ness!

Provided by Chrissy Hackley

Categories Beef

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3/4 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 c beef broth
3/4 c quick cooking barley
1 can(s) diced tomatoes
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp white vinegar

Steps:

1. In a deep skillet, cook beef, onion, and bell pepper until beef is no longer pink. Drain.
2. Stir in rest of ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook 20-25 minutes, or until barley is tender. Enjoy!